In today’s post, you’ll learn everything you need to know about piecing your quilt backing. We’ll go over how to piece your backing step by step, how to determine how much fabric you need, and alternative options for when you don’t want to piece your back. After you’ve learned how to piece your quilt backing,...

Hand quilting is the technique of sewing together the three layers of a quilt (batting between two layers of fabric) in a decorative freehand stitch.

How to Free Motion Quilt, and how to set up for freemotionquilting

Learn How to Make a Perfect Economy Quilt Block with these simple instructions. Free downloadable tutorial instructions included.

Finished your quilt top and ready to quilt? Continue reading for 10 quilting designs for beginners perfect for your first quilt!

3 tips that every beginning quilter should know. These simple tips can help you improve your accuracy when piecing quilts.

Welcome to Quiltmaker’s Year of Machine Quilting. We’d like to be your go-to source for learning to quilt on a domestic sewing machine. You can do it! On this page are links to designs, how-tos and many other

Tips for planning and quilting with your home sewing machine by Christa Watson including using a walking foot and free motion design.

If there’s one block in all of quilting that you should know how to make, it’s the Half Square Triangle (HST). To me, it’s the most versatile block in quilting and you can do end…

Learn how to choose quilt colors for your next project with this easy-to-follow instructional video from National Quilters Circle.

9 must know Quilt piecing tips. Quilt techniques to know especially if want to learn how to quilt or want to improve your piecing accuracy.

The first time I made a quilt I wasn't quite sure how to sew on the binding. I spent a lot of time making a quilt for my mom's 80th birthday, and I didn't want to mess it up by doing a poor job on the binding. Fortunately, I have a co-worker friend who is an avid quilter and gave me a super easy way to bind it.

How to Design a Simple Art Quilt. Create an image and make it into an Art Quilt. Fabric scrap and fusible web will make it simple and quick

This is a 'quilt as you go with sashing' quilt. The sashing is added as you piece it together. It is fully reversible and looks great in either soft vintage materials or bright moderns colors. We have just done line quilting on the main quilt with curved quilting on the borders. After quilting the finished quilt measures approx. 62' x 52' Watch the video below or scroll down for the step-by-step written instructions TOOLS USED IN THIS TUTORIAL You can check the latest prices at Amazon by clicking on the links below: Creative Grids Ruler 8½' x 24½' Olfa 24'

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If you been looking to try out hand quilting but don’t know where to start, this is for you! Check out these quilting tutorials for hand quilted…

Quilting for Beginners teaches newbies how to quilt from the basics, start to finish. This 5 part series walks you through each step of quilt making.

Although it may seem like a regular sewing machine is not capable of free-motion quilting, the truth is you can do it on a sewing machine. Using a regular

Learn how to use baking paper as an aid for your free-motion quilting. Tutorial includes instructions on how to quilt a stylised flower motif suitable for square blocks. Free downloadable template provided.

Three easy methods for using fleece as quilt backing. Check out the difference between using batting or no batting and two ways to bind.

Quilt bindings are the most magical, and sometime confusing part of quilt making, especially for a new quilter! I shared a tutorial a few years back, but have adapted and made a few changes as I’ve grown as a quilter, and thought it was enough to update the post. Any tips or suggestions you might […]

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Most quilters find the binding step to be the most time-consuming part of making a quilt but it doesn't have to be if you use your sewing machine. This method is a popular way to finish a quilt that both saves time (compared to hand sewing) and completes the quilt by giving it a nicely finished border edge. We personally sew all of our binding using a sewing machine as it's quick and easy and to be honest, we really don't like hand sewing all that much. This tutorial goes over the basics of quilt binding plus it illustrates the

Learn how to use quilting rulers properly, including knowing what all of the hash marks and lines are used for in creating your quilting projects.

There is a huge difference from recreating a quilt pattern you see and get the pattern for and creating your own quilt design. Our How to Design a Quilt on Graph Paper video will have you on the right track for how to put together your own handmade quilt pattern. This quilt video is so amazing in giving you excellent tips and tricks, and showing you how easy it is for you to start creating your own DIY quilt patterns. This will make all of your handmade quilts so much more personal and mean a lot more since they will have your own unique touch!

A side effect of my goal to make more baby quilts is that I’ll be gifting more baby quilts this year, so I figured it was time I add a Quilt Care Instructions print to the gift instead of jus…

Check out these 2 shortcuts. One of them makes four 3 patch quarter square triangle at once. The other one makes two 4-patch quilt blocks Order my book Turnabout Patchwork “Turnabout Patchwor…

Bedankt voor uw interesse in ons product. Voordat u tot aankoop overgaat, willen wij u graag informeren over enkele belangrijke aspecten. Het product valt op door zijn sjabloon, ontwerp en printkwaliteit en dient als waardevol hulpmiddel voor naaiprojecten. De instructies omvatten twee technieken: directe stofmarkering (met zichtbare steken) en onzichtbare steken. Beide zijn algemene richtlijnen en geen stapsgewijze instructies. U kunt deze of een andere techniek kiezen die u geschikt acht op basis van uw ervaring en voorkeur. Er zijn geen restituties voor het digitale bestand. Wij waarderen uw begrip en zijn beschikbaar voor eventuele vragen. Ons patchworkpatroon nodigt je uit voor een unieke en kleurrijke ervaring. Deze majestueuze leeuw bestaat uit een palet van 24 verschillende kleuren, zorgvuldig geselecteerd om de schoonheid en vitaliteit van dit patchwork-ontwerp te benadrukken. Het is verkrijgbaar in twee maten: -Sjabloon bestaande uit 20 A4-vellen, quiltformaat 31 x 31,8 inch -Sjabloon bestaande uit één A1-blad, quiltformaat 23 x 33 inch. Wanneer u de bestanden downloadt, vindt u 5 PDF's: instructies, kleurenpalet, visueel patroon in A1-formaat en de 20 vellen A4-formaat om een gigantisch visueel patroon te creëren waarmee u comfortabel aan uw quilt kunt werken. Dompel jezelf onder in de fascinerende wereld van creativiteit en artistieke expressie met ons leeuwenontwerp, een uitdagend meesterwerk dat patchworkconventies ter discussie stelt! Stel je een majestueuze leeuw voor die vorm krijgt vanaf 20 A4-vellen, elk boordevol betekenis en potentieel! Waarom aan deze spannende reis beginnen? Indrukwekkend formaat: je leeuw komt tot leven in een formaat dat boeit en het middelpunt van elke ruimte wordt. Wie zei dat patchwork niet opvallend en boeiend kon zijn? Beloningsproces: dit is niet zomaar een project; het is een dankbare uitdaging. Het maken van uw leeuw kan inspanning vergen, maar elke steek geeft de voldoening om uw meesterwerk tot leven te zien komen. Genummerde stukken en levendige kleuren: elk stuk vertelt een verhaal. Genummerd voor begeleiding en gekleurd om te inspireren, zullen deze stukken een leeuw vormen die de verwachtingen overstijgt. Onbeperkt maatwerk: kleur of zwart-wit? Jij beslist! Pas je leeuw aan zodat deze bij jouw stijl en visie past. Veelzijdigheid ligt in jouw handen. Verscheidenheid aan stoffen, verscheidenheid aan emoties: ontworpen voor 24 verschillende kleuren, dit patroon zorgt ervoor dat elke leeuw uniek is. Elke kleur vertelt een verhaal, en jij bent de verhalenverteller. Optie A1 - Het hele epos in één vel: De A1-optie (594 x 841 mm) geeft u de complete ervaring in één oogopslag. Een visueel statement dat uw creatie naar nieuwe hoogten tilt. Optie B. De Epic verdeeld in 20 A4-vellen om een gigantisch visueel patroon te vormen. Het verhaal van de schepping: Stel je voor dat je in je creatieve hoekje zit en de taak hebt om een leeuw tot leven te brengen die symbool staat voor kracht en moed. Elke afdruk, elke snit is een stap in de richting van het creëren van een uniek stuk dat elke hoek van uw huis kan versieren of een betekenisvol cadeau kan worden voor degenen die de waarden van de leeuw waarderen. Download nu en breng je patchworkleeuw tot leven! Een ervaring die de verwachtingen overstijgt, want jouw creativiteit verdient een meesterwerk. Maak van patchwork een uitdrukking van je eigen creatieve epos! Belangrijke details: Dit patroon is ontworpen voor gebruik met 24 verschillende stofkleuren, naast de optionele basisquilt waarvan u de kleur kiest. Het is van cruciaal belang dat de geselecteerde kleuren vergelijkbaar zijn met de kleuren in het kleurenpalet om het gewenste effect in het uiterlijk van de leeuw te bereiken.

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Learning how to tie a quilt is a great way to give some hand quilted charm to your projects. Continue reading for 6 fun ways to try it out!

Learn how to sew your first quilt with simple instructions and video tutorial from quilting instructor Melanie Ham. This is for beginners to learn to quilt.

Match the patchwork seams in your work perfectly every time with this quilting tip - so simple you'll wonder why you didn't think of it yourself!

Keep your creative juices flowing with over 100 free quilt blocks rounded up in one place. Includes everything from basics, traditional and paper piecing.

I've been sewing for what feels like my whole life, but only seriously quilting for the last five. In spite of the fact that I've added quite a number of finished quilts to my stacks since then, I've not added as much experience with gifting them. Not because I'm stingy with my quilts, but because giving a quilt is something that is very special for me. Recently we were able to celebrate my oldest niece's confirmation. In Germany, it is a common tradition that once a young adult reaches a certain age, they go through a year-long training to study their religious beliefs and are "confirmed" as a profession of their faith before joining a local congregation. It's a very big family celebration here. Since things are a little different here than in the US, and I had never attended a confirmation before, I had to ask my mother-in-law what kind of present was appropriate for such an event? She shared that she would be gifting the very necklace that her grandmother had given her, and that gifts should be keepsakes or things that can be used or valued well into adult years... well, in my mind that could only be one thing - a quilt! After doing a little research, I found several suggestions of things to include when gifting a quilt: My family here in Germany only learned about quilts and quilting through me, so it was important that I included a little background information. The quilt that I gifted was a bee quilt (see info below), so I decided to do a little research about quilting bees to include with it. Since quilting bees started in the US during colonial times, it was fun for me to share a little of my cultural heritage with my German family. I also created a washing instructions sheet so she would know how to care for the quilt. (Find the free download here - English OR German.) Unfortunately, I have heard far too many stories of friends who have gifted quilts, and their loved ones never used them - perhaps because they were not really aware how easy it is to care for them. Since I personally use color catchers when washing quilts, I decided to add a little package with the quilt. It's kind of like sticking a pre-paid postage stamp on a letter - it just makes it easier for the person on the receiving end to follow through. And I added my first quilt label! Especially since this was such an important date, the quilt label was the perfect way to document it, and one of the very few times that you will see me hand sewing! (ever!) Since teenagers are all about technology, I thought it was a fun little gesture to add the hashtag #thistookforever... which it kinda did. So, now the cycle continues, and I am passing on the tradition that my aunt passed on to me... over a decade ago, she gave us the most beautiful quilt that has adorned our living room since - it is one of my most treasured pieces! ... and my hope is that the quilt I made for my niece will be treasured, loved, and snuggled in just as much. Quilt Pattern: Summer Smoothie Quilt from Allison Richter for Campbell Soup Diary, free tutorial Started: April 2017 Bee Quilt, Quilty Circle of Bees Fabrics: Alison Glass, Carolyn Friedlander, Zen Chic, Carrie Bloomston, Cotton & Steel, various scraps, and low volume backgrounds. Finished quilt size: ca. 56" x 70" in. (ca. 142 x 178 cm)

Do you want to do quilting differently this time? Try and learn how to do FMQ in this post on the free motion quilting tutorial.

Are you looking for info on how to wash a quilt? Follow these quilt care instructions to protect your quilt from damage.

Straight line quilting is a great beginner quilting technique, but there's a right way and a wrong way. Continue reading to see if you are doing it right!

Learn how to join quilted blocks with this Quilt as you Go method and tutorial for joining quilt blocks.

This video provides some helpful tips on machine quilting for beginners. Watch and learn for a few techniques that make the process much faster.

This is a lovely quilt block and really easy to make. You will be cutting triangles with this method but don't run off as this is simple using a quilting ruler that has a 60° line. If you don't have a quilting ruler with a 60° line then you can use your cutting mat and we have a tutorial for that if you need it. This block is made using strips of fabric and we use 2½' strips so if you have a fabric jelly roll then this would be ideal. However, bear in mind that this block looks its

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Do you want to learn how to hand quilt? Now’s the perfect time to get started! If you’re really unfamiliar with hand quilting, head over to read about the supplies you’ll need

Want your quilting to look just as good as the professionals? Using stitch in the ditch might be what you are missing! Continue reading to find out how!